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Detectives Investigate Wheaton Attempted Armed Robbery; Surveillance Video of Suspects Released

For Immediate Release: Friday, May 24, 2024

Gaithersburg, MD – Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 4th District Investigative Division are investigating an attempted armed robbery that occurred on Sunday, May 12, 2024, in the area of Georgia Ave. and Connecticut Ave. Detectives have released surveillance video of the suspects and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying them.

The investigation by detectives has revealed that the juvenile victim exited a Ride On bus, and was followed by three unknown Black male suspects, armed with knives, who demanded the victims’ property. When the victim told the suspects that he did not speak English, they assaulted him. The suspects did not obtain any of the victim’s property.

Detectives obtained surveillance video of the suspects.

Anyone with information regarding these suspects or this crime is asked to visit the Crime Solvers of Montgomery County, MD website at www.crimesolversmcmd.org and click on the “www.p3tips.com” link at the top of the page or call 1-866-411-8477. Tips with information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a reward from $250 up to $10,000. Tips may remain anonymous.

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Release ID: 24-218
Media Contact: L.N.J.Ivey 
Categories: robbery